Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic S PHEV Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic S PHEV Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic S PHEV Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic S PHEV Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Land Rover Defender X Dynamic S PHEV Auto (2022)

Q: Is the 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic S PHEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 127 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic S PHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

127 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic S PHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 127 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic S PHEV Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Defender PHEV is passing its MOT tests at 85%, which is a solid 5 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—a genuine plus for reliability. The dangerous defect rate sits at just 3.9%, well below concern territory, so safety isn't a red flag here.

At nearly 30,000 miles on the clock for a two-year-old vehicle, these cars are running within typical usage patterns, and the extremely low failure rate of 0.06 per vehicle reflects good build quality so far. Before buying, ask the seller for full service history and have an independent inspection focus on the hybrid battery health and cooling system, as these components will determine long-term ownership costs.

We have limited data for the 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic S PHEV Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

96.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.06

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 22k–37k

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These stats describe 127 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 127 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic S PHEV Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

29,261

typical

21,768

low mileage

37,391

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic S PHEV Auto vehicles fall between 21,768 and 37,391 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,768 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 21,768–37,391 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic S PHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 50,477 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.06

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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